School of Economics & Business Administration (SEBA)

Guyette Leadership Fellows

Developing Leaders for the Future

The Guyette Leadership Fellows program was started in February 2014 to develop the next generation of business leaders for a changing world. Leadership Fellows are selected by a competitive process. In its inaugural class, seven students were chosen based not only on accomplishments, but also leadership potential.

The aim of the program is to provide the select group of students with access to industry-knowledge and experiences to cultivate their leadership development. The students are led by Michal Strahilevitz, Ph.D., a professor in the SEBA Graduate Business Program.

As part of the program, Fellows meet with a variety of seasoned professionals and industry leaders, including Jim Guyette, the former President and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America, and executives from Apple, PBS, and Bank of America. Leadership Fellows are also part of the Dean's Undergraduate SEBA Advisory Council and receive explicit recognitions as Leadership Fellows at SEBA and College events, as well as a Leadership Fellow Certificate after finishing the Program successfully.

"With the great challenges to businesses today, I am excited and honored to be working with our outstanding Guyette student fellows. All of them are taking leadership roles on campus and have leadership aspirations for after graduation. All of us are very passionate about promoting sustainability and well-being at work.

For 2022 to 2023, we have a diverse group of students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Our group even includes a Russian American student, a Ukrainian a American student, a Palestinian American student and an Israeli American Director. All of us are passionate about equity and world peace, and our hope is by working together and supporting each other, we can demonstrate that diversity of all kinds only makes us wiser, stronger and better."

- Michal Strahilevitz, Ph.D.

GUYETTE FELLOWS

David Hinderliter
Guyette Fellow

Major: Accounting / Finance

Academic Year: Junior

Mentor: Paul Stitch – Cybersecurity CEO

David is currently studying in Barcelona, Spain at BES La Salle - Universitat Ramon Llul, is a double major in Finance and Accounting with a 3.89 GPA. He has held leadership roles as the President of the Finance Club, Treasurer of the Net Impact Club, and is a member of the Honor's Club. Motivated to utilize his multifaceted skill set, he is committed to contributing to sustainable and ethical business practices, making a positive impact on education and economic disparities. Beyond academics and professional pursuits, David is deeply passionate about causes related to education, the economy, and poverty alleviation.

Jouel Voma
Guyette Fellow

Major: Accounting

Academic Year: Senior

Activities: Residential Advisor, Member of Dean's Advisory Council

Sonia Lakshmanan
Guyette Fellow

Major: Data Science / Economics

Academic Year: Sophmore

Activities: SEBA Mentor, Member of Dean's Advisory Council, Vice President of Data Science Club

Paula Camacho
Guyette Fellow

Major: Marketing / Data Analytics

Academic Year: Sophmore

Activities: Vice President of AMA, Vice President of Latinx Association, Residential Advisor, Member of Dean's Advisory Council

James Brumley
Guyette Fellow

Major: Marketing

Academic Year: Senior

Activities: President of AMA, Member of Dean's Advisory Council

Valentina Kornach
Guyette Fellow

Major: Biochemistry

Academic Year: Senior

Mentor: Andrea Chan – Head of Human Resources

Valentina Kornach is a third-year biochemistry student at Saint Mary’s and pre-med with a focus on surgical practices. She volunteers and interns at CPMC Hospital in San Francisco, tutoring children and adults in various subjects. Valentina's roles have instilled responsible leadership, influencing both her academic and extracurricular pursuits. Grateful for the Guyette Leadership Program, Valentina learns valuable workforce skills and gains insights from successful individuals.